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Zoologist ranges far and wide to explore topic with high ‘ick factor’ DINING HABITS In a new book about cannibalism, a zoologist argues that female black widow spiders (Latrodectus mactans shown) don’t deserve their bad rap. They don’t eat their mates as frequently as once thought. Cannibalism Until recently, …

Companies will make chocolate bars smaller so they do not have to compromise on taste Chocolate manufacturers such as Mars and Nestle are likely to reduce their bars by 20 per cent Getty Images Chocolate manufacturers are planning to reduce the size of some of their best known brands …

Chair umpire Arnaud Gabas reacts to getting hit in the eye by a ball carelessly smacked into the stand by Denis Shapovalov Great Britain are through to the Davis Cup quarter-finals after Denis Shapovalov of Canada was defaulted in the deciding rubber on Sunday. In a very bizarre end …

HK spend to reach estimated US$748.5 million by 2020, but the digital share at 24pc, will be way behind Taiwan (51pc) and Singapore (30.8pc) Advertising spending in Hong Kong is predicted to see a steady shift to digital media platforms over the next few years, with campaigns reaching an estimated …

CELINE DION PAYS TRIBUTE TO HUSBAND ON ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH Celine Dion has paid tribute to her late husband on the one year anniversary of his tragic death. The music manager passed away on January 14, 2016 after a battle with throat cancer, and exactly one year later, the 48-year-old …

McDonald’s Corp is inviting bids for a significant stake in its Japan unit McDonald’s Holdings Co Japan Ltd, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation. The fast-food company owns just under 50% of its Japanese unit, and is looking to sell up to 33%, with …

Penang in Malaysia is one of the top 10 cheapest long-haul destinations, but which was number one?gracethang2/Shutterstock Every year, Post Office Travel Money compares the cost of travel items in destinations around the world to find the cheapest places to holiday based on current exchange rates. This year’s ranking …

Art Stage Singapore 2017 is slated for Jan. 12-15 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. (Art Stage Singapore 2017/File) Anyone who happens to be in Singapore may want to consider visiting Art Stage Singapore 2017, which just kicked off at the Marina Bay Sands Expo …

Settlement awards dogs and horse named Arrow to Heard along with $7m she plans to give to charity Joyce said no one should be able to bypass biosecurity rules, even if they had been voted the world’s sexiest man twice. The divorce papers showed that Depp would retain sole possession …

In the wake of terror attacks in Paris and Nice, visitor numbers to the Louvre have fallen by two million since 2015. We cannot let fear deter us from this temple to human achievement. After the terrorist attacks on Paris in November 2015, tricolour flags were waved around the world …